Downtown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 18, 2012
1. The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration Marker
Dedicated in honor of
Mr. Baruch's 90th Birthday -- August 1960
For his inspiring devotion to country
and distinguished service to boyhood
by both the
National Capitol Area Council
and the Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scout Motto -- Mr. Baruch's Philosophy
"Be Prepared"
Erected 1960 by Boy Scouts of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 38° 53.979′ N, 77° 2.203′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of Jackson Place Northwest, on the left when traveling east. The marker and bench are in Lafayette Park a few steps northwest of the equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Demonstration (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemoration and Preservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Construction of the White House
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Also see . . .
1. A Pause at Bernard Baruch's Bench. New York Times Time Machine entry (1981) (Submitted on April 11, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
2. Bernard Baruch. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 5, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 18, 2012
2. The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 18, 2012
3. The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 18, 2012
4. The Bernard Baruch Bench of Inspiration Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
